<p>All the news has been about Cyclone Alfred, but what about Cyclone Wayne? Whenever master coach Wayne Bennett departs a club, he tends to leave a trail of destruction in his wake.</p> <p>Will the Dolphins suffer the same fate as many of Wayne’s former employers? Or will they find a way to batten down the hatches and thrive regardless?</p> <p>What about South Sydney? Bennett deprived them of his company only a few short seasons ago and in that time they went from premiership contenders, to potential wooden spooners.</p> <p>Now back in the hot seat at Redfern, minus a few superstars, does Uncle Wayne have what it takes to clean up the mess he helped make?</p> <p>Let’s find out. It’s time to have a look at how both these sides will line up, as well as some betting tips for the H2H, first try scorer and over/under markets. This is our Dolphins vs Rabbitohs prediction and preview.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Round 1 Teams</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>The Dolphins</h3> <p>1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow<br /> 2. Jamayne Isaako<br /> 3. Jake Averillo<br /> 4. Herbie Farnworth<br /> 5. Junior Tupou<br /> 20. Sean O’Sullivan<br /> 7. Isaiya Katoa<br /> 8. Daniel Saifiti<br /> 9. Jeremy Marshall-King<br /> 10. Felise Kaufusi<br /> 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki<br /> 12. Max Plath<br /> 13. Tom Gilbert<br /> 14. Kurt Donoghoe<br /> 15. Connelly Lemuelu<br /> 17. Ray Stone<br /> 19. Josh Kerr</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>South Sydney Rabbitohs</h3> <p>1. Jye Gray<br /> 2. Isaiah Tass<br /> 3. Jack Wighton<br /> 4. Campbell Graham<br /> 5. Tyrone Munro<br /> 6. Cody Walker<br /> 7. Jamie Humphreys<br /> 8. Sean Keppie<br /> 9. Peter Mamouzelos<br /> 10. Davvy Moale<br /> 11. Keaon Koloamatangi<br /> 12. Jai Arrow<br /> 13. Lachlan Hubner<br /> 14. Jayden Sullivan<br /> 15. Siliva Havili<br /> 16. Tallis Duncan<br /> 17. Tevita Tatola</p>

<h2>Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Prediction and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>Originally this was all the Dolphins on paper, and the Rabbitohs needed nothing short of a cyclone to blow the winds of fortune in their favour.</p> <p>Well, what do you know? Cyclone Alfred has tipped this one on its head. Five-eighth Kodi Nikorima, prop Mark Nicholls and 18th man Kenny Bromwich have chosen to stay in Queensland with their families, meaning the Phins will be far from full strength.</p> <p>Neither will the Bunnies after losing both Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray to long term injuries on the eve of the new season, however they do welcome back rep centre Campbell Graham from a long lay off in a timely boost.</p> <p>The biggest change brought about by Cyclone Alfred however is the change of venue. This will now be played in the Bunnies backyard as opposed to the Dolphins, which should be just enough to tip this one into Souths’ favour.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>South Sydney Rabbitohs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Try Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>Dolphins’ fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is always a credible threat in this market, as is his teammate Jake Averillo who has been in fine try scoring form during the trials.&nbsp;</p> <p>We like him the most here, but Bunnies returning big man Campbell Graham may look to end his injury nightmares with a quickfire meat pie on his return. So keep an eye on him at centre.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Jake Averillo.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/Under Prediction</h3> <p>Nine of South Sydney’s last 10 round 1 fixtures have gone over the total match points line set here.</p> <p>That line is 42.5 points, and we’re backing it to be eclipsed once more, with names like Tabuai-Fidow, Walker, Averillo and Wighton all out and about on the hunt for meat pies.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Over total match points.</p>

<h2>Dolphins vs Rabbitohs Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Friday, March 7, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off: </strong>8:00pm AEDT.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>CommBank Stadium, Sydney.&nbsp;</p>